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29 February 2024

Top 5, er 6 posts in February 2024

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

6. Victoria: PCAM 2024 [Nov 7 - 10] - Registration is open!

5. A peek behind the curtain with the bickering Delusionists Young & Strange [2023] - We had a lot of US visitors to this interview coinciding with the first US Delusionists tour last week!  Catch Young & Strange in Champions of Magic in the West Coast starting next month!  See item 4 for more information.

4. A peek behind the curtain with Richard Young [2023]* - Catch Richard in Champions of Magic in the West Coast starting next month! Lethbridge, Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Edmonton, Prince George, and Vancouver. Check the Champions of Magic website for tour dates.
3. [Guest post] February 2024 Genii Issue Features Canadians - With thanks to The Magic Demon for this popular guest post!

2. The Montreal Trio sur La France A Un Incroyable Talent - This post got a lot of traffic after their Blackpool appearance!

 




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1.  A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck - Catch Murray in Brampton this Saturday!


 

 

 

 

31 January 2024

Top 5 posts in January 2024

There were 36 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

5. Random thoughts about Gerry Frenette's lecture and his memoir "My Life as a Magic Maker" - Fantastic lecture and entertaining book!

4. Penn and Teller Fool Us is casting for for Season 11 - Is this the year you finally audition?.
3. The Montreal Trio sur La France A Un Incroyable Talent - If you didn't see them at MagiFest, you can still catch them at Blackpool!

2. Alexandra on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S10 E02 - Catch Alexandra in the new show, Evolution at the Greg Frewin Theatre.

 




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1.  CBC Radio: Jason Osler interviews Mel Jones and Julie Eng - There you have it.  Some women prefer to be known as a "female magician."  It's about choice.


 

 

 

 

31 December 2023

Top 5 (er, 3) posts in December 2023

There were 49 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  The two ticket contests and the 2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS) swept the top 10 board!  Consolidating the ICMS posts, the top 3 posts in the previous 30 days were:

3. Toronto: Win tickets to see "Potted Potter" [Dec 21 - Jan 14] - Catch them in Toronto until January 14!
2. Toronto: Win tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023 - Last show in Toronto today at 2pm.  Catch them in BC, AB, SK, and MB in the spring!

 



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1.  2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase


 

 

 

 

30 November 2023

Top 5 (er, 6) posts in November 2023

There were 37 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

6. Chris Mayhew on CP24 - Watch Chris in a rare TV appearance!
5. Broken wand: Micky Hades - We encourage you to click through the link in the broken wand post, to read Brent Smith's heartfelt tribute to Micky.

4. Random thoughts about "An Evening of Magic and Laughter" - Great night with Matt DiSero, Steve Valentine, and Evan Carter!  (And Masterclass in AV with Steve!)
   - Catch Steve in Toronto as part of  The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays [Nov 28 - Dec 3].
3. A peek behind the curtain with Michelle Mazzarella
2. A peek behind the curtain with Hollie England [2023]
   - Catch Hollie and Michelle as part of Champions of Magic on their Canadian tour dates: Toronto [Dec 27 - 31], Lethbridge [Mar 16], Regina [Mar 17], Winnipeg [Mar 18], Saskatoon [Mar 19], Lloydminster [Mar 20], Edmonton [Mar 22 - Apr 6], Prince George [Apr 7], and Vancouver [Apr 8].

 




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1.  Alexandra on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S10 E02 - Congratulations Alexandra on your excellent segment on Fool Us! 


 

 

 

 

31 October 2023

Top 5 posts in October 2023

There were 47 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Parry Sound: Canadian Masters of Magic [Dec 16] - Tickets on sale now!
4. A peek behind the curtain with Alex McAleer [2023] - See Alex in Champions of Magic with tour dates in Canada in 2023 - 2024!
3. Chicago: Shawn Farquhar lecture [Nov 6] - We love listening to Shawn's lectures!  Hope you do too. 

2. Random thoughts about "Young and Strange Delusionists" 2023 - Such a fun show!

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1.  Broken wand: Joseph Kaufert - Our condolences to Dr. Kaufert's family and friends. 


 

 

 

 

30 September 2023

Top 5 posts in September 2023

There were 32 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Mississauga, Sarnia, Hamilton, and Toronto: Mad Magic with Chris Westfall [Oct 21, 27, 28 - 29] [coupon for Mississauga, Sarnia, and Hamilton!!!] - A reminder of the coupon code for our readers to use for the Mad Magic show dates in Mississauga, Sarnia, and Hamilton.


  Mad Magic with Chris Westfall Mississauga, Sarnia, & Hamilton
Coupon code for 15% off
  
CanadasMagic

 

4. Big news from CAM - Thank you to the outgoing board for your hard work.  Looking forward to what the new board has in store!
3. Edmonton: Champions of Magic [Mar 22 - Apr 6, 2024] - Get your tickets now! 

2. A peek behind the curtain with the bickering Delusionists Young & Strange [2023] - Catch the Canadian debut of Delusionsists:
Oct 12th - North Bay, Capitol Centre
Oct 13th - Barrie, Georgian Theatre
Oct 14th - London, Centennial Hall
Oct 15th - Windsor,  Chrysler Theatre

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  Piff the Magic Book Launch (virtual & FREE) with Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, and more! [Sep 28] - And what a book launch it was! 

See all of the David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, Mr. Piffles, Jade, and Piff goodness at the Vanishing Inc YouTube upload "Piff the Magic Book Live Launch."

 

 

 

 

31 August 2023

Top 5 posts in August 2023

There were 42(!) posts at Canada's Magic this month.  The popular posts statistics have been hugely skewed by the 12 part series "The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari" which eclipsed all of our regular offerings, so we're considering the series as a single post.  Here are the most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. An update and wheelchair jokes from Miranda Allen - Thanks for the update Miranda.  Great example of making lemonade!
4. Toronto: There's magic at the 2023 CNE [Aug 18 - Sep 4] - There's still time to catch Double Vision, Majinx, and The Sentamentalists! 
3. Dean Gunnarson's "Escape or Die!" now on Tubi [free] - Catch up on Dean's show before seeing him in Quebec next month! 

2. Carisa Hendrix to join cast of Teatro ZinZanni Chicago [Oct - Mar] - A spectacular addition to their cast!

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1.  "The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari" - We are beyond pleased that this series was so well received!  For those of you who are curious as the popularity of the individual parts of the series, it looked something like this (in order of most viewed):
part 3 | part 1 | part 4 | part 2 | part 5part 6 | part 8part 9 | part 7 | part 10 | part 11 | part 12 
Thank you Mike and Jen for all of the hard work and dedication you put into making Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp the fantastic event that it was.  The magic community as a whole, was made better because of your efforts!

 

 

 

 

31 July 2023

Top 5 posts in July 2023

There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, St John: Matt DiSero, Ken Margoe, & Khang Pham [Sep 14 - 17] - Looks like a great east coast tour!
4. Windsor and Niagara Falls: Penn and Teller [Nov 17 & 18] - Vegas is coming to Windsor and Niagara Falls! 
3. Calgary and Richmond Hill: The Grand Illusionist Magic Show [Jul 7 - 16] and Dogs Do Magic [Jul 28] - Looked like everyone had a great time!! 

2. Montreal: Ryan Murray lecture [Jul 10] - Another fantastic lecture hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam!

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1. Magic at the 2023 Winnipeg Fringe [Jul 19 - 30] - And what a magical success this year's Fringe was! 

 

 

 

 

 

30 June 2023

Top 5 posts in June 2023

There were 27 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. St. John's and Edmonton: Reveen [Sep 28 and Oct 21] - Get your tickets now!
4. MB, SK, AB, BC and USA: Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe [various] - Busy, busy.  Catch Chanelle's show at the upcoming Winnipeg Fringe! 
3. Toronto: Champions of Magic [Dec 27 - 31] - We're always excited to see Champions! 

2. 2023 Canadian Rising Star - Congratulations Atsushi!

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1. Checking in with Matt DiSero and The Fog Machine of War - A fun read AND proceeds go to a charity helping children learn magic! 

 

 

 

 

 

31 May 2023

Top 5 posts in May 2023

There were 34 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Canada's Got Talent: Checking in with Magic Ben - Congratulations Ben, on your CGT appearances!
4. Canada's Got Talent: Checking in with Atsushi Ono - Congratulations Atsushi, on making it to the live finale! 
3. Canada's Got Talent: We asked the judges - Do you agree with the CGT judges? 

2. [Guest post] ‘Magic chose me’: How one man found his calling - Thank you Sheridan Williamson Fraser for a fantastic guest post!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. London: The Improv Illusionists with Chris Westfall and Michael Craig Francis [May 5]

 

 

 

 

 

28 February 2023

Top 5 posts in February 2023

There were 39 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Ontario: Nicholas Wallace presents A Work of Fiction (and Strange and Unusual) [Feb - May] - Keep an eye on Nick's socials.  Sometimes there are contests for free tickets!
4. [Guest post] Houdini in Vancouver: part 1 - 100 years ago, Houdini performed in Vancouver!
3. New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders [Feb 27] - How was the show?

2. Moncton, Niagara Falls (and possibly Halifax): Piff the Magic Dragon [Apr 29, May 21 - 22] - Keep your eyes on Piff's website for added tour dates!

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1. Torino: Michel Huot at the Masters of Magic World Convention 2023 [May 11 - 14] - Who's going?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 January 2023

Top 5 posts in January 2023

There were 38 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Ones to watch: Carisa Hendrix, Savio Joseph, and Michael Kras - We agree.  So much in store for these three!
4. Welcoming a new Friend, Ryan Edwards! - Thank you for being a personal sponsor of the blog Ryan!
3. Gwyn Auger on Episode 52 of All Access Magic - Look for Gwyn's lecture at Blackpool this year!

2. Ben and Jonah Mean Business [various: Jan 11 - Jan 20] - By all accounts, they delivered a mean lecture!

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1. Happy 2023! - Wishing you and yours the very best that 2023 has to offer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 December 2022

Top 5 posts in December 2022

There were 30 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Because the top two posts are about the same subject, this month we present the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

6. Congratulations to Colin Geddes, executive producer on Mad God! - We're rooting for you Colin!  *fingers crossed* we see Mad God in the list of finalists at the Oscars!
5. Rosemary Reid in episode 95 of Shezam with Kayla Drescher - Congratulations to Rosemary Reid and Lee Asher for their success with the Sisterhood deck Kickstarter!
4. Ring 17: Daily Bread Food Bank virtual fundraiser [Dec 19] - Well done Ring 17 for raising over $1200 for Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank.  You can still watch their virtual fundraiser show and donate at IBMRing17.com/show
3. Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 2022 - Catch them if you can!

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1. (and 2.) Vote now for the 2022 Readers' Choice Award (2022 Readers' Choice award results )  - Congratulations again to all of the fabulous nominees!  Keep up the great work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 November 2022

Top 5 posts in November 2022

There were 32 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Fergus: Ontario Week of Wonder (OWOW) Magic Festival [Oct 15 & 22] - Fantastic that this was in person this year!
4. A peek behind the curtain with Hollie England [2022] - Catch Hollie in the Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour shows in Markham [Nov 30 - Dec 1], Kitchener [Dec 2 - 3], and Peterborough [Dec 9].  Canadian tour to start April 2023!
3. Jonah Babins and Ben Train on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" - Excellent appearance!  Well done Jonah and Ben!
2. Remembering Max Maven - We feel lucky to have seen Max lecture when he came to Toronto.  Our sincere condolences to Max's family and friends.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  The 2022 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award - Thank you to everyone for your excellent nominations!  Keep your eyes on the blog for voting instructions late next week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 October 2022

Top 5 posts in October 2022

There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Thank you to our October 2022 sponsors! - Very grateful for those who choose to support this blog!  Today's the last day to take advantage of 40% off yearly sponsorships!
4. TEN [Oct 29 & 30] - Did you participate?  Was it as awesome as it looked?
3. 2022 winner of the Lifetime Achievement Dawson Award: Lee Asher! - Congratulations Lee!  Thank you for all that you do!
2. Random thoughts about "Mr. Valentine Blows Your Mind!" - TLDR:  MIND BLOWN! Hope to see again!

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1. Fergus: Ontario Week of Wonder (OWOW) Magic Festival [Oct 15 & 22] - A great way to celebrate a spooky month!

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 September 2022

Top 5 posts in September 2022

There were 27 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. CardCon with Chris Ramsay IG live [Sep 12] and emcee in Irvine [Oct 16 - 18] - Looks amazing!  Are you registered?
4. Amherst: Ryan Joyce lecture [Sep 12] - Ryan's got exciting things up his sleeve for October!
3. Goodbye to Magic Information Canada (MagicInfo.ca) - Thank you Doug, for your wonderful contributions to the Canadian magic community!
2. Niagara Falls: Greg Frewin stepping back, Christian Mascia stepping forward - Wishing Greg the very best as he begins the next chapter in his life.  Wishing Christian tremendous success with his new show!

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1. World Magic Convention [Sep 24] - Did you go?  Was it fabulous?

 

 

 

 

 

31 August 2022

Top 5 posts in August 2022

There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Vaughan: Bobby Motta Chapter 2 [Wed and Sat] - Anyone have any thoughts about the show to share?
4. An excellent synopsis of FISM 2022 by Ryan Joyce  - Great recap for those of us who couldn't be there.  Thanks Ryan!
3. Chris Ramsay's FISM 2022 recap - Great video recap for those of us who couldn't be there.  Thanks Chris!
2. The lives of female magic practitioners - At the University of Saskatchewan.

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1. FISM 2022 results - Congratulations to everyone involved!

 

 

 

31 July 2022

Top 5 posts in July 2022

There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. FISM in the news - More on that shortly.  Watch this space.
4. Jokers is serious about comedy - Thursday night magic starting in August!
3. Toronto: Pit Hartling lecture [July 22] and workshop [July 23] - A fabulous event, from what we heard.
2. Shane Cobalt on Global, CP24, CTV, CFRA, and SXMCanadaTalks - Congratulations on all of your achievements Shane!

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1. The Evasons' $100,000 pledge - That's a seriously large payout!

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 July 2022

ICYMI: 5000 posts!

Yesterday marked the 5000th post at the Canada's Magic blog!  

Whether you've read all 5000 posts, or are stopping by for the first time, thank you for visiting!




30 June 2022

Top 5 posts in June 2022

There were 26 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Ring 92 hosts a virtual lecture by Naathan Phan [June 9] - So grateful for the ability to attend lectures virtually
4. Chicago: Lucy Darling at The Rhapsody Theater [June 16 - July 16] - Fabulous!
3. Welcoming a new Friend: Jokers - Opening tomorrow!
2. Brandon: Aaron Matthews Magic at the Manitoba Summer Fair [June 8 - 12] - Fresh from Canada's Got Talent and already a summer fair under his belt.  Look for Aaron at Canada's Wonderland this summer.

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1. Winnipeg: IBM celebrates 100th anniversary on Magic Day [June 6] - Such a fabulous way to mark the 100th year of IBM.  Hope to have time to put a post up with all the media links about the celebration.